Contractor Manager

Rainbows; Nechells; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the logistics sector is seeking a Contractor Manager to implement contractor solutions and manage performance across its delivery network. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and possess strong logistics and operational background. You'll play a crucial role in optimizing contractor costs and ensuring performance aligns with company standards.

Benefits

Free digital GP service

Wagestream access

Free basic Will

50% discount on sending parcels

Cycle to Work scheme

Company funded Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Great career progression

Up to 26 days holiday

Voluntary flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office.
• Experience in logistics or operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing and onboarding contractors.
• Monitor contractor performance and support improvements.
• Work with delivery teams on capacity planning.

Skills

Business improvement

Data handling

Performance metrics

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Management qualification (Level 5 or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Vacancy Salary £36,000 + Car Allowance £5,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Vacancy Location Warrington

This is a Permanent , Full Time vacancy that will close in a month at 23:59 BST .

The Vacancy

We have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Contractor Manager. You’ll support the implementation and coordination of contractor solutions across our delivery network. This dynamic role involves working closely with internal teams to help manage contractor performance, support planning activities, and contribute to service and cost improvements. As a Contractor Manager you’ll be detail-oriented and proactive, working with regional teams as part of our Delivery network.

This is a great time to be joining us! We are growing year on year, with ambitious plans for future growth and we would love to give you the opportunity to grow with us!

Interested? Take a look at the below to understand what you'll be doing in your role as a Contractor Manager at Evri!

• Assist in sourcing and onboarding contractors in line with company policies and procurement processes.
• Help monitor contractor performance using key metrics such as CSAT, ETA, and delivery speed.
• Support efforts to review and optimise contractor costs, including gathering data for rate reviews and identifying potential savings.
• Use performance reports to help identify underperformance and support improvement actions.
• Work with regional and area delivery teams to support planning for peak periods and ensure contractor capacity aligns with volume forecasts.

We are looking for:

• Full UK driving licence.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and the full Microsoft Office suite.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• A management qualification (Level 5 or equivalent) is a plus but not essential.
• Experience of business improvement e.g. reviewing activities and cases to understand and share key learnings with the business.
• Experience working in logistics, operations, or a similar environment.
• Comfortable working with data and performance metrics.

About Us

Every parcel, every person, every place – every delivery made for you.

Evri is leading the way in creating responsible delivery experiences for everyone, everywhere. And we’re doing that by offering the most convenient way to send, receive and return parcels without costing the earth.

Whether it’s a customer sending a present to a friend, a marketplace trader shipping in bulk or a major retailer such as John Lewis, asos or Next, we’ve got it covered. With our team of 30,000 couriers, thousands of local ParcelShops and a growing network of hubs and depots across the country, we safely get parcels from A to everywhere.

And it’s not just customers and retailers who trust us. We’ve won loads of industry awards over the past few years, including gongs for IT, innovation and our green fleet.

But we wouldn’t be the biggest dedicated parcel delivery company in the UK without amazing people. We’re a friendly, ambitious and diverse bunch, united by a passion for delivering the best customer experience. We have great opportunities throughout the business, so take a look to see where you might fit in. We can’t wait to hear from you.

Free digital GP service for all colleagues and their family

Wagestream - access a portion of your earned income before payday

Free basic Will and discounted partner mirror Will for all colleagues

50% discount on sending parcels through Evri

Cycle to Work scheme

Company funded Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling

Great career progression

Up to 26 days holiday

Voluntary flexible benefits at discounted corporate rates

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